Gemini API free-tier quotas reportedly cut sharply without notice, with 2.5 Pro dropped from the free tier.

A source-linked change to usage terms or limits.

Exact effect time unavailable. The date below is when this change was announced, not proof that every account changed at that moment. This record is classified as completed; follow its sources for the available evidence.

What happened

Provider / product: Google / AI Studio / Gemini API free tier
Plans: free
Announced: Dec 6, 2025
Effective: Exact time not established
Audience: all users · Gemini API free-tier (AI Studio key) users
Model or pool: Not specified
Provider-stated reason: Reportedly abuse/fraud; the earlier generous limits were said to have lingered unintentionally.

Primary evidence and context

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Source 1: quasa.io ↗press
Source 2: www.aifreeapi.com ↗community

Research notes

Gemini API free-tier quotas cut sharply (e.g. 2.5 Flash to ~20 RPD) and 2.5 Pro removed from free tier around Dec 6-7, without advance notice.